AIU
Atiu Island
CK
9,743 km
6,054 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,743 km
6,054 mi / 5,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
40°
northeast

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AIU MSP
Airport Name Enua Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code AIU MSP
ICAO Code NCAT KMSP
City Atiu Island Minneapolis
Country CK United States
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga America/Chicago
Elevation 36 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -19.970000, -158.120000 44.880000, -93.220000

Atiu Island (AIU) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enua Airport (AIU) in Atiu Island, CK to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,743 kilometers (6,054 miles / 5,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting CK with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:47 in Atiu Island, it's 07:47 in Minneapolis. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Atiu Island (AIU) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Enua Airport (AIU) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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